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The first step in honing your new study skills is to take better notes. This week Thomas will tell you everything you need to know to come to class prepared and find a note-taking system that will help you retain and review like a champ. (08:50)

In this excellent video that every student should watch, Rita Platt describes two-column notes, and excellent note-taking procedure. She uses a real example that will resonate with students. The camera work is a bit sketchy, but the video thoroughl...y covers this topic. (12:02)[more]

Tony Buzan is a leading expert on the brain and learning, and inventor of the revolutionary Mind-Mapping technique, which is a method of writing notes and ideas. In this video he explains Mind Mapping and how it can be applied in everyday life. This ...4:28 minute video shows how it is done and how students can use this method to in class. A good video to show all students who are having trouble with the more traditional notetaking methods.[more]

Provides examples of note taking formats as well as tips to be an effective note taker. Includes using the Cornell notetaking system and the use of graphic organizer. An excellent video for students to review,

A 1:40 minute video that goes through tips on what notes to take in class. It includes understanding what the teacher wants, using personal notetaking, and rewriting the notes. Good for all ages, but moves too rapidly and so the teacher may want to r...eview it twice.[more]

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